Wheal Martyn

Wheal Martyn Discover Cornwall's secret at the UK's only china clay mining museum.
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Set in 26 acres of woodland and amongst the remains of a Victorian china clay works nestled in the historic Ruddle Valley Wheal Martyn provides a fascinating day of discovery and adventure for everyone

So Jenny thought she would bake something different today. Here is her Brie & chutney scone cake! It is delicious and de...
03/06/2026

So Jenny thought she would bake something different today. Here is her Brie & chutney scone cake! It is delicious and def won’t last long.

03/06/2026

We are delighted to bring you our second fundraiser at Wheal Martyn where the acoustics are incredible!!

We bring you the brilliant Blockhouse Chainers from Fowey and the fabulous DerryAirs from Downderry. 🎶⚓️🎶⚓️

Saturday 11th July, doors open at 6.30 and the performance starts at 7pm.

You’ll be supporting both the Wheal Martyn Clay Works (well worth a visit) and this years Meva Shanty Fest..You can pre-order pasty’s, and buy hot and cold beverages from the cafe as well as the wonderful beer from Keltek Brewery. What’s not to love?

Get your tickets here… https://www.wheal-martyn.com/event/mevagissey-shanty-joint-fundraiser-26

It's the last chance to see our Claylines exhibition! ⏳Pop into the Roger Preston Gallery this week to view the joint ex...
02/06/2026

It's the last chance to see our Claylines exhibition! ⏳

Pop into the Roger Preston Gallery this week to view the joint exhibition of four local artists. 🖌

Explore the china clay landscape through collage, ceramics, printmaking and mixed media. The gallery is open every day 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Closing this Sunday 7 June!

Price included in standard museum admission. 🎫

🎥🍿 Tune into local ITV News next week and you will see our very own volunteer Di Trudgeon and her Cornish language group...
02/06/2026

🎥🍿 Tune into local ITV News next week and you will see our very own volunteer Di Trudgeon and her Cornish language group being interviewed on speaking Cornish. Massive thanks to the whole Lowender Gans Kernewek group for always bringing cheer to Wheal Martyn! 💛

As part of our celebrations and exhibition of the centenary of the Bugle Band Contest we are delighted to have Redruth T...
01/06/2026

As part of our celebrations and exhibition of the centenary of the Bugle Band Contest we are delighted to have Redruth Town Band doing a free performance on our café terrace!

Join us on Sunday 19 July at 2:00pm for an unforgettable show 📯🎼

Redruth Town Band is one of Cornwall’s oldest brass bands, with roots dating back over 200 years and references to musicians in the town as early as 1828. Proudly representing the historic mining town of Redruth, the band has been part of the community for generations — performing at civic events, concerts, contests, remembrance services and community celebrations across Cornwall.

We can't wait to see them perform!

Please note normal museum admission fees apply to visit the 'MORE CORNISH THAN MAY DAY' Bugle Band Contest centenary exhibition. Visit our website for more details.

https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/redruth-town-band

Just take a look at this gorgeous moth found on our grounds today! Do any wildlife experts out there know which species ...
31/05/2026

Just take a look at this gorgeous moth found on our grounds today! Do any wildlife experts out there know which species it might be?

Wheels at Wheal Martyn is happening this Sunday, 31 May! Planning to visit us this weekend? If you are joining us for a ...
29/05/2026

Wheels at Wheal Martyn is happening this Sunday, 31 May!

Planning to visit us this weekend? If you are joining us for a general visit rather than the Wheels event, we highly recommend coming on Saturday. Sunday will be very busy and parking spaces will be limited.

We hope everyone has a brilliant weekend 🚗

Our post this week features Foxhole. You can see the Railway to St.Dennis & Sand Tips in distance. 🌄Come back for more...
28/05/2026

Our post this week features Foxhole. You can see the Railway to St.Dennis & Sand Tips in distance. 🌄

Come back for more next week!

What an absolutely fabulous day for our holiday activities. Some wonderful new species designed & moulded in clay & some...
28/05/2026

What an absolutely fabulous day for our holiday activities. Some wonderful new species designed & moulded in clay & some super tiles painted. What a creative bunch you have been. Thank you for coming to keep me company.

Join us to see Garker Street Band on Thursday 4 June! 🎷✨Garker Street Band are a four piece band with a singer, sax-key...
27/05/2026

Join us to see Garker Street Band on Thursday 4 June! 🎷✨

Garker Street Band are a four piece band with a singer, sax-keyboard player and two guitarists performing a mixture of known and popular songs from 1960 to 2020.

As well as an opportunity to experience some fantastic Cornish music, this event will be supporting the charitable work of Wheal Martyn Trust, with money raised from ticket sales contributing to our fundraising.

🎫 Price: £6.00 - £15.00 per person (age 12 and under free)
🕞 Times: Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.00pm, ending 9:30pm

Visit our website to book: https://www.wheal-martyn.com/Event/garker-street-band

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Wheal Martyn, Carthew, Street Austell
Saint Austell
PL268XG

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